Gabon welcome Mali in a crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Stade d’Angondjé in Libreville on Saturday afternoon.

Kick-off is at 05:00pm CAT.

The two nations will be aiming to take a massive step towards qualification for next year’s showpiece in Cameroon, with victory this weekend.

Mali currently lead the way in Group C after four rounds of qualifiers having accumulated eight points from their allotted fixtures; two wins and two draws.

The Eagles ,will as a result, confirm their spot at the upcoming Afcon tournament with victory away to Gabon no matter the result in Juba between South Sudan and Burundi.

Gabon can also secure their ticket to next year’s Afcon tournament with victory this weekend, barring the result between already eliminated South Sudan and the Swallows of Burundi who sit a place and point behind the Panthers.

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